Scott-RobertsTeresa Inge Scott of Mountain Brook and Jeremy Remington Roberts of Yazoo City, Miss., were married April 27 at First Presbyterian Church, founded in 1824 in Eutaw. Chris Beeker Jr., uncle of the bride, officiated the ceremony. A reception followed at Myrtle Hall, built in 1838 and owned by Teresa and Chip Beeker.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and … [Read more...]
Friends for Life
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen Mike Vest of Inverness joined others earlier this month to announce Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham's expansion into Shelby County, the Shelby County commissioner spoke from firsthand experience about the organization's positive impact on children throughout the Birmingham metro area.And as the organization … [Read more...]
Bringing Fun to the Table
By Donna CorneliusJournal feature writerYou’re hosting a holiday party and need to buy wine. So you venture into a wine shop, and a nattily-dressed salesperson heads your way. You have no clue what to ask for. Pinot Noir or Pinot Blanc? Malbec or Merlot? Why oh why, you’re thinking, didn’t I read that copy of “Wine for Dummies” more carefully?Oh, the … [Read more...]
War and Remembrance
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe son of a World War II veteran and career U.S. Army officer, Ty Dodge grew up knowing about the sacrifices soldiers make defending our country on foreign soil.But it wasn't until the Mountain Brook resident was inches away from the enemy in a North Vietnamese Army tunnel in 1969 that he saw the true face of war.Dodge, the … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Goodies Baked Up at The Funky Muffin
Gluten-free Goodies:The Funky Muffin Bakery Cooks up Healthy TreatsBy Keysha DrexelJournal editorWith the holidays just around the corner, thoughts turn to indulging in baked goods and traditional recipes with all the trimmings.But for the millions of people in the U.S. with celiac disease, an intolerance of the protein gluten found in wheat, rye and … [Read more...]